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Monument record MKE129716 - Historic pond, Sundridge with Ide Hill, Sevenoaks
Summary
Pond, visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 4831 5246 (15m by 55m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ45SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | SUNDRIDGE WITH IDE HILL, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pond, visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Preservation: Pond on historic maps but not visible on current OS (ghost pond)
Pond shape: Rectangular
Site type: Former extractive pit (e.g chalk, clay, gravel)
Description: Large rectangular shaped pond along Sundridge Road. Seen up until 3rd edition OS. Area is shown on modern OS as a green set-aside, next to the cricket ground.
Recorded date: 2025-03-12 (1)
<1> Kent Downs AONB Unit, 2025, Historic Ponds Project dataset (Digital archive). SKE58454.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58454 Digital archive: Kent Downs AONB Unit. 2025. Historic Ponds Project dataset.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 5 2025 3:59PM